DDS Alpha problems - no transparency, dont know why!

[Daftpanzer]

Im noob at RTW:BI modding, ive just started making my own skins for fun. I did a forum search for this and couldnt find an answer...

Heres my problem - if i edit and re-save any skin that has round shields, the alpha seems to mess up in-game, so that the corners of the square become fully visible. They are parts beyond the skin, pitch black usually, and it looks really ugly.

BUT this only happens to a few units at a time, usually at the edge of the formation, and only when the camera is pretty close. Its really annoying though...

I am using photoshop elements with the nvidia DDS format plugin. The alpha/mask channel thingy looks fine when i am editing the file, and still looks fine if i open it again. So im guessing that i should be fiddling with the save options? Ive just been using the plugin defaults, as ive no idea what the game wants best.

Well, thanks very much for any help... :wall:

[Neon twilight]

You sould use DXT5 (interpoaleted alpha) and 2 textures, hope this helps.

[Epistolary Richard]

When you do a forum search don't forget to check out the Modding Answers link section - there you'll find this thread
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?catid=121&linkid=213
where others met the same problem and an answer was found. :smile:

[Daftpanzer]

Thanks very much Neon twilight... DXT5 it is! Havent tried it yet but im sure it will work, i came close today by trying some of the other save options.

Sorry i missed that thread Epistolary Richard, though i must say vercingetorix's answer seemed to get ignored there, no-one replied in confirmation, i would have overlooked it if i was browsing... thanks again Neon :)

[Epistolary Richard]

Alas, great men are often unappreciated in their time. :sad:

[Daftpanzer]

yes indeed :) i feel very unappreciated myself :p

PS, meant to say thankyou, for pointing out the Modding Answers link section!